What Are High Leverage Teaching Practices?
High Leverage Teaching Practices (HLPs) are the evidence-based instructional skills shown to improve student learning outcomes, teacher confidence, and long-term retention.
HLP Modules turn this research into actionable practice through realistic scenarios, interactive AI simulations, and structured feedback.
These are the core skills your educators need on day one—and every day after.
What’s Inside Each Module
- Practical, research-aligned lessons grounded in authentic K–12 classroom demands
- AI-powered classroom simulations that allow learners to practice and refine instructional moves
- Embedded knowledge checks to reinforce understanding and support mastery
- Comprehensive feedback reports to guide reflection and next steps
Skills the Modules Develop
HLP Modules focus on high-impact instructional behaviors essential for paraprofessionals, pre-service educators, and candidates preparing for licensure:
- Classroom interactions & positive climate
- Small-group instructional support
- Communication strategies that build student understanding
- Classroom management support
- Engaging students with subject matter
- Assessing and responding to student thinking
- Orchestrating productive discussions
Designed to Strengthen Your Educator Pipeline
Districts use HLP Modules to:
- Align professional learning with real classroom expectations
- Prepare paraprofessionals for expanded instructional roles
- Build confidence, competence, and retention among support staff
- Support pre-service, licensure preparation, and in-service paraeducators
Fast to Start. Easy to Implement.
No district setup. No onboarding hurdles. HLP Modules can be adopted by a single school, a program, or an entire district—making it simple to scale high-quality professional learning across our educator workforce.
Who the HLP Modules Are Perfect For
- District paraprofessional onboarding programs
- Current paraprofessionals seeking targeted upskilling
- Education & Training (CTE) pathways
- Grow-your-own and para-to-teacher pipeline initiatives
Bring the Power of High Leverage Teaching to Your District
Equip your paraprofessionals and future educators with the skills that matter most—backed by ETS expertise, evidence-based practice, and AI-driven simulation.